Bird Walks and Field Trips
Our field trips are free, open to the public and suitable for all levels of interest. No sign-up is required.
Bring your binoculars, field guide, liquids, plus lunch for full-day trips; wear layered clothing, hats, and sun protection. Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots recommended. Heavy rain cancels the walks unless otherwise indicated. Prior notification of attendance is not required. Participants of all experience levels are welcome and may join or leave the group at any time during the day.
Thursday, September 10, 8:30 AM-10:30AM
Leader: Janet Bosshard. Info: (707) 480-3432.
5000 Pressley Rd, Santa Rosa/Rohnert Park. Parking pass required.
Saturday, September 26, 8:30 AM-11AM
Spring Lake Regional Park, Santa Rosa
Leader: Linda Fraley. For questions call 559-779-5211.
Channel Drive & Violetti Road Entrance.Park in the large lot opposite the Swim Lagoon. We will walk to North Peninsula and return. Parking pass required (may pay at entrance kiosk).
Thursday, October 8, 8:30 AM-10:30AM
Leader: Janet Bosshard. Info: (707) 480-3432.
Meet in parking lot. No parking pass is required at this time. (Be prepared in case.) We will walk to gentle slopes around to over look the creek and pond.
Friday, October 16, 9 AM- Noon
Foothill Regional Park, Windsor
Leader: Scott Campbell
Meet in parking lot. Parking pass required for lot; free street parking available.
Saturday, October 24, 8:30 AM-10:30AM
Leader: Linda Fraley. Info: (559) 779-5211. Rain cancels.
3890 Cypress Dr., Petaluma. In Petaluma, go East on 116 (Lakeville Highway). Turn right (south) on S. McDowell Blvd. Turn right on Cypress Drive. Go to the end of the road and through gates. Meet near the restrooms. Free parking.
Thursday, November 12, 9 AM-11AM
Taylor Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
Leader: Janet Bosshard. Info: (707) 480-3432.
Meet at the Kawana Terrace parking lot. Parking pass is required. We will walk at a ‘birding’ pace. No steep trails. We will be out in the open hills. Rain will cancel.